The technology behind RadarGolf is something that they like to call BPS, ball positioning system – the balls and a receiver communicate via RF signals to make for easy location. In theory that should equate to less lost balls, or more importantly less time wasted looking for lost balls.
According to the manufacturer, the transmitter chip [...]
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[ November 16th, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]Radar Golf Ball Location System Makes it Easier to Find Balls, Harder to Cheat
Steel Cacti: Maintenance Free Desert Plant-life
Compared to other plants, cacti don’t need a whole lot of love to survive, they are hardy plants – but they take a long time to grow and look pretty ugly if they are damaged; luckily there are some durable fakes made out of metal that can be had instead.
The steel cacti are available in [...]
Hummingbird Feeder Helmet Deceives Little Creatures To Get Them Close To You
If you ever wanted to see a hummingbird up close, and why not they are awesome, this helmet can make it happen. It makes your head look like a giant flower and brings that little needle-like beak in at eye level.
Price: $80 [Geek Stuff]
Transformable: Water-powered Flashlight Does Double Duty as Lantern
Liquid-powered NoPoPo batteries give this flashlight/lantern the juice it needs. In case you need a reminder, NoPoPo batteries can be filled with water, juice coke or… urine. The batteries are included.
Price: $54 [Coolest Gadgets, Geeky Gadgets]
Giant Bear Claw Matches, Because We Aren’t All Bear Grylls
If you suck at lighting a fire in the best of times, these Giant Bear Claw matches could be useful. All you need is a rough surface to strike them against and something to light, be it a fireplace, a charcoal grill or a bonfire. The kindling is built in so there shouldn’t be too [...]
